Job Announcement

Various Positions

with Phare Ponleu Selpak

BTDC-ID: 39221
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Phare Ponleu Selpak – meaning The Brightness of the Arts – is a Cambodian non-profit art school located in Battambang, empowering children, youth and communities through artistic, educational, social and community outreach programs since 1994.

We are now seeking qualified Cambodian candidates to fill in the positions below:

Announcement Positions

Development Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Assistant, Business Administration, Communications
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The Development Assistant is responsible for coordinating and supporting PPSA’s fundraising efforts. He/she will manage PPS France and PPSA’s current fundraising initiatives (direct mailings and donor relationships) and support the Development team with administrative tasks ensuring confidentiality and accurate data input at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage the donor database with all contact information and records of previous engagements.
  • Send timely thank you notes to donors for their donations.
  • Prepare quarterly newsletter in English and French to engage regular donors.
  • Review all donation platforms regularly to ensure all donation information is being captured and stored in Salesforce donor database.
  • Provide administrative and logistical supports for implementation of the organization’s fundraising strategy, including annual fundraising calendars.
  • Support fundraising events including event budgeting, venue coordination, guest invitation and registration processes, speaker and VIP support, on-site troubleshooting and event follow-up.
  • Provide administrative support for projects granted by French donors and organizations.
  • Assist the Management Team and Executive Director in management of correspondence and organizational contact with donors and potential donors.
  • Making connections with donors through various channels including social media, coordination of site visits, use of local Cambodian and international media.
  • Support strong donor relations including gift solicitation, thank you process, reporting and regular donor engagements.
  • Actively participating in relevant meetings, conferences, and other functions.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
  • French - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business/Communication or other related fields
Work History:
  • Experience in area of development in not-for-profit sector for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and French
  • Excellent writing skills; with the ability to tell a story in a clear, engaging and persuasive way.
  • Knowledge of fundraising processes.
  • Knowledge of building budgets and plan project funding
  • Ability to understand donors’ requirements.
  • An aptitude for numbers and spreadsheets
  • Understanding the project management and grant management cycles.
Soft Skills
  • Comfortable with public speaking and meeting/training facilitation; able to represent the organization in a professional manner in public, and in meetings.
  • Adherence to vision, mission, and values of Phare Ponleu Selpak.
  • Must comply with Safeguarding policy of Phare Ponleu Selpak.
 
 

Business Development Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Sales / Marketing, Business Administration, Assistant
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The Business Development Assistant works under direct supervision of the Business Development Manager, is responsible for the implementation of business development strategies to heighten PPS’s profitability. His/her duties include identifying business opportunities to pursue and creating business proposals.

The Business Development Assistant is also responsible for the development and execution of workshop/event projects. The typical day-to-day activities of the Business Development Assistant will vary depending on the type of workshops/events he/she is working on. However, the Business Development Assistant will generally be involved in helping produce proposals for workshops/events, finding a suitable venue, planning layout of the rooms and the entertainment programs and organizing facilities and amenities such as car parks, security, first aid, and make sure all participants have insurance coverage during the workshops/events.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • General responsibilities:
  • Manage the communication of the organization with clients via means like emails, telephones, websites, and other channels of communications.
  • Respond to inquiries made by clients about organization products and services in a timely and friendly manner.
  • Act as link between the organization and the clients to ensure clients take more interest in products and services rendered by the organization.
  • Identify and communicate with new business leads for the organization.
  • Develop good knowledge regarding priority sectors, like market routes and trends; this enables the organization improve on its effectiveness in service delivery.
  • Provide required support for the organization’s business development team, especially in activities relating to account management.
  • Perform various tasks, like recording minutes during meetings.
  • Develop operational contacts, which will provide needed support for the tasks undertaken by the organization’s business development team.
  • Do clients visit reports.
  • Manage reports and information to ensure the organization meets up with requirements made known by clients.
  • Support the Business Development Manager in sales when required.
  • Assist the Business Development Manager to make inquiries on small projects and to handle them from start to finish.
  • Cooperate in positive manner to the growth of the organization by providing required assistance to relevant staff and organization’s partners.
  • Customer Service Responsibilities:
  • In conjunction with the Business Development Manager, welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
  • Responding promptly to customer inquiries.
  • Communicating with customers through various channels.
  • Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints.
  • Knowing our products inside and out so that you can answer questions.
  • Processing orders, forms, applications, and requests.
  • Keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
  • Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary.
  • Providing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.
  • Managing a team of junior customer service representatives (student volunteers).
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.
  • Workshop/event Responsibilities:
  • Prepares rooms for workshop/event guests include but is not limited to: placement of furniture, placement of welcome package, etc.
  • Monitoring cleanliness of and readiness of rooms; communicate problems with Technical and Maintenance Team.
  • Keep inventory of guest supplies.
  • Performs Check-ins and outs for workshop/event guests.
  • Maintains accurate and up‐to‐date records and files for all event management projects.
  • Secures all required contracts, invoices, proof of insurance and other documentation as needed.
  • Maintains current information in organization databases for business contacts, consumer databases, sponsors and vendor lists.
  • In conjunction with the Business Development Manager, creates proposals, contracts and invoices for clients, sponsors and vendors.
  • Manages proposal and contract tracking.
  • Develops workshop/event specific organizational tools such as production timelines, contact lists, on site deliverables schedules.
  • Provides supports and completes tasks required for workshops/events execution.
  • Help to manage production of printed materials, brochures, signage and other marketing pieces.
  • Compiles post-workshop/event wrap up reports, evaluations and client summaries.
  • Conserves time of organization by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
  • And any other tasks assigned by the Business Development Manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
Work History:
  • At least of experience in sales / marketing / business development role for 1 to 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office packages – mainly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • A good working knowledge of social media marketing tools.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
  • The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys dealing with people, creating and maintaining relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Be able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. 
  • Have good time management and planning skills.
  • The ability to meet multiple project deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
  • Have a good Telephone Manner. 
  • Interest in the Art Industry.
 
 

Graphic Design Lead Teacher

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Computer - General, Arts / Graphic Design, Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The Graphic Design Lead Teacher works under the direct supervision of the Principal of the Visual and Applied Art School (VAAS). He/she is responsible for maintaining a relevant graphic design curriculum, ensuring the quality of teaching, and achieving learning outcomes. He/she may also be required to carry out any other tasks assigned by the Principal.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Reporting:
  • Reporting to Deputy Director in charge of Pedagogy and Academics, and Director of VAAS
  • Writing quarterly and annual reports on activities of the Animation department, and submit to the Deputy Director in charge of Pedagogy and Academics and Director of VAAS.
  • Coordination:
  • Prepare graphic design curriculum and teach classes.
  • Coordinate graphic design teachers on teaching activities, methodology and programs.
  • Prepare schedule for monitoring and evaluation which supported by Deputy Director in charge of Pedagogy and Academics and Director of VAAS.
  • Work closely with IT team to deal with problems occurred during teaching, and update new software and programs.
  • Communicate with all students, staff and management team of VAAS and PPSA.
  • Obtain feedback from enterprises and give suggestion to the team and make improvements to the curriculum.
  • Capacity Building:
  • Share useful and important knowledge to all graphic design staff as required
  • Facilitate workshop and training related to graphic design
  • Meetings:
  • Attend general staff meeting
  • Attend meetings with all Head of Departments
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
Work History:
  • At least of experience as a lead teacher in the area of Graphic Design, or relevant position for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Certificate in Graphic Design, or related field
  • Strong knowledge in Graphic Design
  • position
  • Creative
  • Artistic
  • Ability to use Graphic Design software and MS Office
  • Good knowledge of English both speaking and writing
Soft Skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Strong communications skills
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Time-management skills
  • Ability to determine priorities, be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
  • The ability to keep objectives and goals firmly in sight
  • Adherence to the values and missions of Phare Ponleu Selpak.
 
 

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Assistant, Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The Kindergarten Teacher Assistant supports the Kindergarten lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The role involves assisting with classroom management, preparing learning materials, supporting children’s development, and ensuring their well-being throughout the school day.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Kindergarten lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
  • Support children in their learning through play-based and structured activities
  • Help manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment
  • Prepare teaching materials, visual aids, and classroom resources
  • Supervise children during class, recess, meals, and other activities
  • Assist children with basic needs such as eating, dressing, and hygiene
  • Monitor children’s safety and report any concerns to the Kindergarten lead teacher
  • Support the organization of classroom displays and learning spaces
  • Assist in organizing school events, activities, and field trips
  • Communicate effectively with the Kindergarten lead teacher and other staff
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Good
  • English - Good
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma in or equivalent (early childhood education training is an advantage)
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Basic understanding of child development and early childhood education
  • Good communication skills in English and Khmer
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) are an advantage
Soft Skills
  • Patience, caring attitude, and enthusiasm for working with young children
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Classroom support and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and follow instructions
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Problem-solving and adaptability
 
 

English Language Teacher

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Schedule:Part-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The English Language Teacher is responsible for delivering regular English classes to students from the Performing Arts School (PAS) and the Visual and Applied Arts School (VAAS) at Phare Ponleu Selpak (from 8am-11am: 3 hours/day). The teacher will instruct students across levels 1 to 6, equivalent to levels in other English language institutions.

Key responsibilities include course preparation, lesson planning, and assessing students’ work. The teacher will also organize extracurricular activities as required by the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Organize and deliver English classes to students
  • Advise students on academic and career-related matters
  • Evaluate students’ classwork and assignments
  • Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, homework, and handouts
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades
  • Manage classroom behavior effectively
  • Develop lesson plans in line with Phare Ponleu Selpak curricula
  • Maintain discipline and create a positive learning environment
  • Closely coordinate with the full-time English teacher in arranging student schedules, aligning curriculum and learning objectives.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Education Manager
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature or a related field
Work History:
  • At least of experience teaching English for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good command of the four English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Soft Skills
  • Strong communication skills; energetic, collaborative, and tech-savvy
  • Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Commitment to Phare Ponleu Selpak’s vision, mission, and values
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications to email provided in the contact details.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The successful candidate must comply with PPSA’s Safeguarding Policy and uphold the values and mission of Phare Ponleu Selpak.

Noted: Phare Ponleu Selpak upholds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All staff are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct and PSEA policy.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Anhchanh, Ou Char Sangkat, Battambang Municipality, Battambang Province, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Phare Ponleu Selpak
 
Email
 
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